Yields for You Strategy A ETF (YFYA) Performance
YFYA total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.0% total return
- Since first price
- +5.2% since 2025
YFYA trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | YFYA total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.2% | −0.7% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.6% | −1.0% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.5% | −1.5% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.3% | −2.3% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.0% | −2.2% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionJan 31, 2025 | +5.2% | −3.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: YFYA vs AGG
From Jan 31, 2025: YFYA grew to $10,524, AGG to $10,561.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
YFYA returns by calendar year
2026 is year to date.
YFYA annual returns table
| Year | YFYA | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.3% | −1.6% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
YFYA risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2025 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 1.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.43 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.52 |
| Best month | +1.1% |
| Worst month | −1.0% |
| Best 12 months | +5.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.2% |
| Positive months | 75% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
YFYA rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 10 | +2.9% | +3.9% | +5.2% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2025. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
YFYA performance overview
Yields for You Strategy A ETF (YFYA) returned +3.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Jan 31, 2025 it has returned +5.2%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: YFYA chart, YFYA dividends, YFYA bond profile. See the YFYA overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
YFYA performance FAQ
What is the YFYA return over the past year?
YFYA returned +3.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 2.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in YFYA be worth?
$10,000 invested in YFYA at its first recorded close on January 31, 2025 would be worth about $10,524 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
How volatile is YFYA?
Over the past history YFYA had an annualized volatility of 1.9% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.43 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).